The Ultimate Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Easy & Healthy)
Make these simple, chewy banana oatmeal cookies using ripe bananas. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins – optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the rolled oats and cinnamon (if using) to the mashed bananas. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Stir in your chosen mix-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You do not need to flatten them much; they will spread slightly.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and become chewy.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas; the riper they are, the sweeter and softer your cookies will be.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- If you want a richer flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0